Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education (CEUs)

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Nueces County Jail in Corpus Christi, TX. You will lead patient care, assess health needs, administer medications, and collaborate with custodial and medical staff to support safety and high standards within the unit.

The role emphasizes education, timely referrals, and crisis response. You will mentor staff, restore dignity, and contribute to a compassionate, efficient healthcare environment on the night shift.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and educate patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare and correctional staff to maintain safety and standards.
• Mentor staff and respond to crises as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Job description

Position

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available on night shift

FACILITY: Nueces County Jail

LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you’ll do more than care for patients—you’ll lead, teach, and advocate. Working closely with healthcare and correctional staff, you’ll assess physical/mental health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. You’ll play a key role in supporting patient education, making timely referrals, and helping maintain safety and standards across the unit. Whether you’re managing medications, mentoring staff, or responding to a crisis, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You’ll do more than just deliver care.
You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid‑time‑off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice and 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

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